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For Mahakumbh final week, Indian Railways sets up holding areas in stations for crowd management: 'Passengers are allowed to...'

This comes days after a stampede at the New Delhi Railway station claimed 18 lives. According to authorities, confusion over almost identical train names after an announcement of the platform number..
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Wholesale hub shut due to Maha Kumbh, medicine crisis in Prayagraj

With the influx of devotees for Maha Kumbh, Prayagraj's wholesale medicine market on Leader Road has been unofficially closed, creating a shortage of medicines, including life-saving drugs. Despite..
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Man locks ill mother at home, takes wife, kids to Maha Kumbh for holy dip

In Jharkhand’s Ramgarh district, a man locked his ill mother at home while he traveled with family for a religious pilgrimage, leaving her to survive on minimal food. Neighbors and police rescued the..
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Sangam water fit for drinking, bid to defame Kumbh: Yogi Adityanath


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Akhilesh Yadav's 'Shami' taunt at Yogi Adityanath: 'Has cricketer's name also been changed?'

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav criticized UP CM Yogi Adityanath for mentioning cricketer Mohammed Shami's alleged holy dip at Maha Kumbh. Yadav's jab was a response to Adityanath's ongoing..
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'All deaths can’t be linked to Maha Kumbh': Yogi Adityanath hits back at Mamata Banerjee


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'Sangam water fit for drinking': UP CM Yogi rejects Faecal bacteria report, hits back at Mamata over 'Mrityu Kumbh' jibe

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has dismissed a report that claimed the presence of faecal bacteria in water at many places at the ongoing Mahakumbh Mela, asserting that the Sangam water..
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Yogi Adityanath rejects faecal bacteria report on Maha Kumbh, calls Sangam Water fit for drinking


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'Playing with faith of 56 crore people': UP CM Yogi Adityanath targets oppn over Maha Kumbh

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath criticises opposition leaders, including Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee, for their remarks on the ongoing Maha Kumbh in..
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'BJP govt failed to protect women's honour at Maha Kumbh': Akhilesh Yadav

Akhilesh Yadav criticized the BJP-led UP government for failing to protect women's dignity during the Maha Kumbh and condemned the online sale of women's photos. He questioned the government's..
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High levels of fecal bacteria in Sangam waters at Maha Kumbh: Report

The Sangam waters during Maha Kumbh have alarming levels of faecal and total coliform, exceeding CPCB standards by up to 1,400 times in the Ganga and 660 times in the Yamuna. This contamination..
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2 killed as car carrying devotees from Maha Kumbh hits truck in Jharkhand


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Kumbh Mela: Spiritual gathering with modern infrastructure support


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Mahakumbh: Devotees flock to Swachh Sujal Gaon's water testing lab

The Jal Jeevan Mission's 'Swachh Sujal Gaon' exhibition in Mahakumbh is showcasing the mission's impact on rural lives through clean drinking water. Visitors can test water samples and learn ideal pH..
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Faecal bacteria levels above norms in Prayagraj during Maha Kumbh, says CPCB; doctors raise red flag over medical problems

Water quality in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj failed to meet bathing standards during the Maha Kumbh due to high faecal coliform levels, as reported by CPCB. This contamination poses health risks, with..
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'Maha Kumbh turning into Mrityu Khumb': Mamata Banerjee attacks Yogi Adityanth

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee criticized UP CM Yogi Adityanath, calling the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj a 'Mrityu Kumbh' due to inadequate planning for attendees. She also condemned the BJP for using..
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13 Kumbh pilgrims dead, 26 injured in six accidents across MP & UP

Seven Kumbh pilgrims lost their lives and at least 15 were injured in three road accidents in Madhya Pradesh since Sunday. In Uttar Pradesh, three Nepalese nationals among six devotees were killed and..
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Don't want foreign funding in Indian democratic system: Prakash Karat

Prakash Karat, senior CPI(M) leader, called for a ban on foreign funding in India's democratic system, criticizing the BJP government’s handling of US deportations of Indian citizens. He also..
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Tighter security as pilgrim surge clogs Prayagraj

Over 1.49 crore devotees took a holy dip at Triveni Sangam by Sunday evening during Maha Kumbh, causing heavy traffic congestion for the second day. Authorities in Prayagraj are implementing strict..
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Full list of names of 18 dead in New Delhi Railway Station stampede due to Maha Kumbh rush

Authorities have released the names of 18 victims, including 14 women and five children, who died in a stampede at New Delhi Railway Station. The chaos occurred due to overcrowding and sudden platform..
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Shoes, slippers, clothes and another stampede: How New Delhi Railway Station looked after the incident

A tragic stampede at New Delhi Railway Station has resulted in the death of 18 individuals following a crowd surge of passengers heading to Maha Kumbh. Victims' belongings were scattered across the..
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'Failure of railway system': Opposition asks Centre why arrangements were not made to tackle large crowds going to Maha Kumbh

At least 18 people have died and many were injured in a stampede at New Delhi Railway Station. The incident occurred due to a crowd rush as passengers boarded trains for Prayagraj. Prominent figures,..
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'Never seen such a crowd': Survivors recall horror of Maha Kumbh rush stampede at New Delhi Station

At least 18 people were killed and several injured in a stampede at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday night. Eyewitnesses recounted the chaotic scene as a massive crowd gathered on platforms 14 and..
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'Unprecedented' Maha Kumbh rush and train delays? What triggered New Delhi Railway Station stampede

At least 18 people, including women and children, died in a stampede at New Delhi Railway Station. The chaos resulted from a surge of passengers heading to Maha Kumbh and waiting for delayed trains. A..
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15 killed as Kumbh rush leads to stampede at New Delhi station

A stampede occurred at New Delhi railway station on Saturday night, causing at least 15 deaths and numerous injuries. The stampede was due to overcrowding as passengers were headed for Maha Kumbh...
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New Delhi Railway Station Stampede Live Updates: 15 dead, several injured amid Mahakumbh rush, PM Modi condoles loss of lives

Earlier, in response to the incident, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw ordered a high-level investigation to investigate the circumstances leading to the stampede-like situation
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16 Kumbh devotees killed, 28 injured in 4 road crashes

At least 16 Maha Kumbh pilgrims have been killed and 28 injured in four road accidents across Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat. In one tragic incident, an SUV from Chhattisgarh collided with..
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Kumbh pilgrims choke Varanasi, Ganga aarti suspended till February 26

As record-breaking numbers of pilgrims from Maha Kumbh reached Varanasi, restrictions were extended and safety measures enforced. CM Yogi Adityanath conducted an aerial survey and opted for a cruise to..
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New Delhi railway stampede: Pictures, videos show chaos at railway station

At least 15 people, including three children, died and several others were injured in a stampede at New Delhi Railway Station. The chaos ensued after a large crowd gathered for a special train to Maha..
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Ten devotees from Chhattisgarh killed as car collides with bus enroute to Maha Kumbh

Deputy Commissioner of Police Vivek Chandra Yadav said devotees from Chhattisgarh's Korba district were heading to the Maha Kumbh to take a dip when the Bolero they were travelling in collided head-on..
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Kumbh to boost UP economy by Rs 3L crore: Yogi Adityanath

UP CM Yogi Adityanath defended the Rs 4,000 crore expenditure on the Maha Kumbh, highlighting its economic benefits. He clarified that only Rs 1,500 crore was spent on the event, with the rest on..
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'Dead' in Kumbh crush, man turns up on his 'tehrvi'

Khunti Guru, presumed dead after a stampede at Maha Kumbh, returned home to find his family commemorating his 'tehrvi'. The mourning ritual turned into a community celebration as the much-loved local..
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13 babies born at mela hospital since Kumbh began on January 13

Since the Maha Kumbh began on January 13 in Prayagraj, 54 devotees have died due to health issues and an additional 30 pilgrims lost their lives in the Mauni Amavasya stampede. The extreme weather..
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'UP govt not releasing correct toll of Maha Kumbh stampede': Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticised the Uttar Pradesh government for allegedly hiding the true extent of the Maha Kumbh Mela tragedy, claiming higher fatalities and inadequate safety..
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Mukesh Ambani attends Maha Kumbh with family

Mukesh Ambani, with his family, is visiting Prayagraj's Maha Kumbh. With 144 years since the last celebration, the event draws an expected 500 million pilgrims, including notable figures like President..
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Mahakumbh Mela 2025: Traffic restrictions imposed in Prayagraj ahead of Maghi Purnima snan; check details

Prayagraj issues strict traffic restrictions for Maghi Purnima Snan during Maha Kumbh 2025 to ensure smooth movement and devotee safety.
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Maha Kumbh 2025: UP DGP Prashant Kumar calls traffic congestion ‘unprecedented’, says no global precedent for scale of crowd management


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'No vehicle zone': Advisory issued in Prayagraj ahead of ‘Maghi Purnima Snan’ at Maha Kumbh

Prayagraj authorities will enforce a No Vehicle Zone in the Mela area and the city from 11 February 2025 for the Maghi Purnima snan at the Mahakumbh. Only essential and emergency vehicles are permitted..
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​'Zero check kar lijiye': BJP's Anurag Thakur mocks Rahul Gandhi over Congress' electoral failure in Delhi

BJP leader Anurag Thakur criticized Congress' electoral failures in Delhi, highlighting their zero-seat records under Rahul Gandhi. Thakur pointed to BJP's recent victory in Delhi Assembly elections,..
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Maha Kumbh: Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami takes holy dip at Triveni Sangam with family

On the auspicious occasion of Mahakumbh 2025, Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami performed a holy bath at the Triveni Sangam with his family. He prayed for the state's prosperity and progress,..
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'Koi dikhaai nahi de raha': Akhilesh Yadav slams UP govt over traffic jam, filth and chaos at Prayagraj's Maha Kumbh

Akhilesh Yadav criticized the Uttar Pradesh government for severe traffic congestion in Prayagraj during the Maha Kumbh Mela, causing shortages of essential goods and hardship for devotees. He called..
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Maha Kumbh 2025: Prayagraj Raj Sangam station to remain closed from Feb 9 to 14

Prayagraj Raj Sangam station will be closed for passengers from February 9 to 14 due to the Maha Kumbh. Trains will continue to operate from nearby stations. Akhilesh Yadav criticized the UP..
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Prayagraj sees unprecedented crowds, traffic jams leave devotees without food, water amid Mahakumbh

At several locations, devotees were observed arguing with police officers, demanding the removal of barricades to allow their vehicles to pass.
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8 Kumbh pilgrims die in accidents; toll rises to 79


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'Close to our culture': Pakistani pilgrims join Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, hail India's hospitality

A group of Pakistani pilgrims attended the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, praising India's government for speedy visa processing and well-organized arrangements. The event, drawing millions worldwide,..
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Eight Kumbh pilgrims killed as bus hits car


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'Saints, tribal society integral parts of Sanatan Dharma': Swami Avdheshanand Giri

Swami Avdheshanand Giri Maharaj, at Mahakumbh's Yuva Kumbh event, emphasized the importance of harmony between saints and the tribal society for Sanatan culture. Various dignitaries highlighted..
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Maha Kumbh: PM Modi dips into 'moment of divine connection'


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Jal Jeevan Mission’s booklet on water transformation draws attention at Maha Kumbh


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Mahakumbh Mela 2025: Six injured after hot air balloon explodes before taking off, one critical

As many as six people were injured after a hot air balloon air filled with helium gas exploded at the Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.
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